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#488 of 719 schools in ID

Lone Star Middle School

Middle School · Nampa School District · Nampa, ID

A Nampa School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

11055 LONE STAR ROAD, Nampa, ID 83651

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment5.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$11,136
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Lone Star Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lone Star Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nampa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,895

Median home value

$312,500

Median rent

$1,334/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elevate Academy NampaCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–111.1 mi413Compare →
West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.86–81.1 mi521Compare →
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–121.5 mi121Compare →
East Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.76–8Not available671Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Nampa School District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#9 of 24
District spending per student
$11,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lone Star Middle School is listed in NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lone Star Middle School

Lone Star Middle School is a public middle school in Nampa, ID, part of Nampa School District, serving approximately 724 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lone Star Middle School

What grades does Lone Star Middle School serve?

Lone Star Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lone Star Middle School?

Lone Star Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 724 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lone Star Middle School rank in ID?

Lone Star Middle School ranks #488 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Lone Star Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lone Star Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lone Star Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lone Star Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lone Star Middle School a charter school?

No, Lone Star Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lone Star Middle School a Title I school?

No, Lone Star Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lone Star Middle School?

48.5% of students at Lone Star Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
724
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Canyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 83651)
36,997
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
35.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83651; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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